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"It`s the whole constant debate on pay and conditions that has made it a point of concern. 
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Not an unreasonable statement M.L.
Isn't it amazing that after eons of pilot surpluses it has come to pass that when the tide is reversed, it's still all about the cheapest option. Your points have merit, but if they were the only dimension to what constitutes Command experience, then the provisions of the AOC would have been cast off years ago.
They wish to change the rules to suit their commercial imperitive. Simple as that!